Cost of living in İzmir, Turkey vs Tarija, Bolivia
Currency:
Food | - 11% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in İzmir (Turkey) is 11% cheaper than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33TL ($b31) | $b27 | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL ($b25) | $b29 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL ($b11) | $b12 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.61TL ($b5.21) | $b5.34 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 12TL ($b11) | $b10 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.53TL ($b4.20) | $b5.49 | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22TL ($b20) | $b15 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.12TL ($b4.75) | $b9 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.57TL ($b3.31) | $b4.39 | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL ($b12) | $b13 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80TL ($b74) | $b38 | + 95% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.25TL ($b4.87) | $b11 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.19TL ($b2.04) | $b4.55 | - 55% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in İzmir (Turkey) is 13% cheaper than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,791TL ($b2,591) | $b2,703 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,078TL ($b1,929) | $b1,690 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 662TL ($b615) | $b206 | + 199% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,354TL ($b2,185) | $b1,841 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,470TL ($b1,365) | $b1,245 | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 417TL ($b387) | $b159 | + 144% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 74TL ($b68) | $b195 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,140TL ($b1,987) | $b2,914 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 682TL ($b633) | $b1,888 | - 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27TL ($b25) | $b50 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL ($b20) | $b13 | + 59% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in İzmir (Turkey) is 35% cheaper than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 201TL ($b187) | $b325 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 174TL ($b162) | $b273 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 512TL ($b476) | $b515 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 374TL ($b348) | $b377 | - 8% | |
Transportation | + 84% | |||
Transportation in İzmir (Turkey) is 84% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 241,814TL ($b224,479) | $b100,489 | + 123% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL ($b6) | $b3.73 | + 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 227TL ($b211) | $b137 | + 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46TL ($b43) | $b18 | + 132% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in İzmir (Turkey) is 24% cheaper than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15TL ($b14) | $b45 | - 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31TL ($b29) | $b12 | + 142% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 193TL ($b179) | $b121 | + 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19TL ($b18) | $b34 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17TL ($b16) | $b26 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18TL ($b17) | $b33 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL ($b9) | $b11 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15TL ($b14) | $b15 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37TL ($b35) | $b29 | + 19% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in İzmir (Turkey) is about the same as in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 138TL ($b128) | $b61 | + 109% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44TL ($b41) | $b68 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 137TL ($b127) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225TL ($b209) | $b142 | + 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39TL ($b37) | $b29 | + 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL ($b15) | $b15 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22TL ($b21) | $b24 | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,493TL ($b3,243) | $b2,243 | + 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.89TL ($b0.83) | $b1.18 | - 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 174TL ($b161) | $b310 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17TL ($b16) | $b17 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.928
BOB
/
TRY
Do you live in Tarija? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Auckland is 43% more expensive than in Barcelona
- Cost of living in Madrid is about the same as in Barcelona
- Cost of living in Madrid is 139% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Paris is 39% more expensive than in Barcelona
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 76% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Halifax is 63% more expensive than in Mexico City
- Cost of living in London is 19% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Singapore is 5% more expensive than in Aarhus
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 21% cheaper than in Lima
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Potosí (Bolivia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ankara (Turkey)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bucharest (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Corrientes (Argentina)
- Cost of Living, Prices in La Serena (Chile)
- Cost of Living, Prices in La Rioja (Argentina)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kyiv (Ukraine)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Rome (Italy)
Cost of living in İzmir (Turkey) is 8% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia)
For example, you would need at least $b8,721 (9,395TL) in İzmir to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $b8,100 in Tarija.
Prices recently added
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Pereira costs COL$1,450,000 (37 minutes ago)
- Short visit to private doctor in São Paulo costs R$ 400 (about 1 hour ago)
- 40′ flat screen tv in Indianapolis, Indiana costs $100 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Compiegne costs €900 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Campinas costs R$ 3,500 (about 2 hours ago)
- Public transport in Granada costs €41 (about 2 hours ago)